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May 19, 2014

Google files patent for a laptop with a smartphone built-in

Valerie Richardson

We've seen ASUS trying its luck with smartphone and tablet hybrids like the PadFone. And we're now hearing of Google launching something similar but with a laptop instead of a tablet. That's

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May 18, 2014

LG’s first Android Silver handset to use a Snapdragon 810 processor

Rajesh Pandey

Yesterday, @evleaks revealed that Google does not plan on releasing a new Nexus handset later this year. Instead, the company will be directly releasing a high-end Android Silver series of devices early next year.

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May 17, 2014

Apple and Google to dismiss patent infringement lawsuits, collaborate on patent reform

Kelly Hodgkins

Apple and Google have agreed to dismiss all patent infringement lawsuits between the two companies, ending years of litigation in the US and Europe. The mutual agreement was reported today by the Wall Street Journal.

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May 15, 2014

Google Play now supports PayPal payments in 12 countries

Abhijeet Mishra

One of the most oft-requested features has finally arrived on Android. Google has announced that starting today, Android users will be able to buy apps and other content from Google Play by making payments

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May 14, 2014

Google Glass now available for anyone in the U.S. with $1500 to spare

Valerie Richardson

Starting today, Glass is available for practically anybody in the U.S., as long as they're 18+ and have $1500 to spend. This comes after Google recently made the device available to non-developers

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May 11, 2014

Rumor suggests Google is going to revamp the notification shade and Recents menu

Rajesh Pandey

Late last month, the folks over at Android Police posted a pretty interesting feature that might come to a future version of Android -- "Ok Google everywhere" -- along with a major revamp of the navigation buttons

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May 9, 2014

Android 4.4.3 change-log makes its way to the Internet

Rajesh Pandey

While the Android 4.4.3 update for Nexus devices is nowhere to be seen, its change-log has made its way on the Internet after being found on Google's server. The text file

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May 7, 2014

Google Camera update resurrects ability to take pictures while recording video

Abhijeet Mishra

Google recently launched a redesigned camera app for Android devices, and while it had a nice new look, it also lacked some of the features that were there on stock Android's original camera app.

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May 6, 2014

Google Maps 8.0 brings lane guidance, better offline maps, and more

Abhijeet Mishra

It's not Wednesday, the day we usually see updates for Google apps, but the search giant has decided to release a rather major update to Maps anyway. Version 8.0.0.0 of Maps

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May 1, 2014

Google Search update brings a Parking card, new UI for Reminders and more

Rajesh Pandey

Google loves to release updates for its apps every Wednesday. Every other week, it will give one of its app a major enhancement with other receiving some minor bug fixing update. Today, the company has

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Apr 30, 2014

Google releases standalone Docs and Sheets apps

Rajesh Pandey

Google has just released two new apps on the Play Store -- Docs and Sheets. Both these services are a part of Google Drive but it looks like the company is breaking them into standalone apps

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Apr 29, 2014

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play edition now available for $449

Abhijeet Mishra

Looking for a phablet with a gigantic screen, a water-resistant body, and the latest version of stock Android? Well, if you're in the US, you might want to take a look at the

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Apr 29, 2014

Google is ditching the Nexus program for a premium line-up of Android Silver handsets

Rajesh Pandey

It looks like Google is all set to dump its Nexus line of smartphones for high-end "Silver" phones running the latest version of Android with limited customisation. The report has been confirmed by four

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Apr 25, 2014

Rumor suggests ‘Ok Google Everywhere’ and new navigation buttons are coming to Android

Rajesh Pandey

With Google I/O coming up, rumours about what all features the next version of Android will bring have started popping up everywhere. Today's dose of rumour comes from the folks over at Android

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Apr 22, 2014

Google accidentally reveals new Dialer app

Valerie Richardson

Google is said to be working on Android 4.4.3 to fix some of the pertinent issues with its devices. However, there could be more changes than initially expected according to a new revelation

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Apr 22, 2014

Applied for a Google I/O ticket? Time to check your inbox!

Rajesh Pandey

This year, instead of directly selling the Google I/O tickets, the Internet giant decided to do a lottery because of the heavy demand and rush. The registration for the tickets closed just a few

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Apr 17, 2014

Google I/O 2014 will focus primarily on design

Valerie Richardson

Registrations for the Google I/O event went live a couple of days ago and will last until tomorrow i.e. the 18th of April. But up until this point, it was unclear as to

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Apr 16, 2014

Major mobile manufacturers backing “opt-in” anti-theft kill switch

Valerie Richardson

Major mobile manufacturers have now come forward to back the new smartphone "kill switch" law proposed by Sen. Mark Leno who wanted to make this mandatory on all new devices. The likes of Apple, Google,